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Great Lakes Live Steamers Return In 2022 To Offer FREE Train Rides For Kids
All aboard! If you have a train lover at home, suprise them with a Great Lakes Live Steamers miniature train ride. The local club offers monthly rides at Starr Jaycee Park and Southgate Train Park.
Great Lakes Live Steamers run miniature train rides from 12pm to 4pm the first weekend each month at Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak and the third weekend each month at Southgate Train Park. The rides are complimentary but donations are appreciated. Availability is subject to change and temperatures must be 50 or above and not raining at nooon. You can call 248-910-6432 after 11:30 a.m. on the scheduled run day to confirm activity.
Starr Jaycee Park // 1321 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- May 7 & 8
- June 4 & 5
- July 2 & 3
- August 6 & 7
- September 3 & 4
- October 1 & 2
Kiwanis Park // 13901 Leroy St, Southgate, MI 48195
- ​May 21 & 22
- June 18 & 19
- July 16 & 17
- August 20 & 21
- September 17 & 18
Holiday rides are hosted in October and December for Halloween and Christmas.
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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